Sunday, February 15, 2015

Virginia's View & Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge


Hi everyone,
I have two cards to share with you today...the first one is for Virginia's View Challenge. We are being asked to create a shaker card. Here's mine:



To create my shaker card, I used PTI's Mega Mat Stack #3 to create the aperture and inked the background. I love Lawn Fawn's Penelope's Blossoms, and thought the arched shape would work well along the bottom. I also pulled out all of my smallest sequins and a bag of seed beads for the shaker component, and stamped the Avery Elle sentiment. 

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My second card is for the current Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge:


Barb Engler is our Hostess for the SSS Flickr challenges, and the theme is 'So Sparkly'! I used glitter paper for my SSS die cut sentiment, and sparkly sequins on an angle to add sparkle to this card. The die cut kitty is also SSS, and the sunburst inside the partial die cut aperture is from PTI.

I would also like to enter this card into this week's SSS Wednesday Challenge: All Creatures Great & Small ~


That's it for me...Thanks for stopping by, and I hope everyone has a great week ahead,








20 comments:

cm said...

Barb, these are FABULOUS shakers! The flowers in the first are lovely; the kitty, the sparkly you and the rays are a beyond charming combination! I adore these! Now, because you've used 'little' things, especially the pretty blooms, run this over to A Blog Named Hero, where the challenge is 'Small Scale.' Such sweetness needs to be seen by as wide an audience as possible, my friend!
Hugs~c

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Gorgeous shaker card - so elegant! you second card - CUTE!

Betty said...

both cards are fantastic, Barb - love the colors you used on the shaker card - so pretty

Loll said...

Two beautiful cards Barb!! Loll xx

joy said...

Love these cards, Barb! The shaker is SO pretty and that little kitty card with all of the sparkles is super cute!

lostinpaper said...

Your shaker is pure elegance Barb, love how the flowers are nestled in the bottom of the window!

Hannelie said...

2 great cards today Barb! Love the idea for the shaker card!

Virginia L. said...

I am speechless! TWO beauties in one post, Barb! Love the window design with the shaker element! The stamping is fabulous! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “All Creatures Great and Small” Challenge! Thanks so much for playing Virginia’s View “Shaker Cards” Challenge!

Aileen said...

Barb, two beautiful cards. Love them both.

Dawn T said...

Adorable cards Barb

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie, this is so cute, I love the colours you have chosen too, Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this time, hugs Pops x x x

Cat Craig said...

The cards are so pretty Barb, your shaker is so sweet with those blossoms. And you sunburst is such a creative and smart card. Love love love them.

Kay Miller said...

Both of your cards are wonderful Barb! I just posted a card with Penelope's flower today too! Love that set! What a fun way to make a shaker card too! The flowers are so cute in the front like that! The second card is just adorable with the cute little SS kitty and the sun shine!! Beautiful work my friend! (hugs)

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous cards Barb :-) both of them are sooo CUTE ! fabulous ! :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
luv
Lols x x x

Rosemary said...

fantastic set of cards, barb! the little critter on the second one is so cute!

Darnell said...

Barb, both your cards are so delightful! I love the wonderful spring shaker card and your design for the beautiful encouragement card is so precious and fantastic!! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

Deepti said...

Oh my ! these are just so amazing and I so love the softness of your cards :)

jenn shurkus said...

beautiful cards!! i love them both :) thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

Shona Chambers said...

These are both fantastic! Love the fan design inside the die-cut with that sweet little cat. Adorbs! And the background in your shaker card is so dreamy!!

Anita in France said...

Both lovely cards, Barb ... the sweet posy at the base of the shaker frame is just so pretty ... and that fun cat accompanied by the shimmery 'you' and fab sequins is so cute! Anita :)